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$90,000 to Support Mental Health Services for First Responders  Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $90,000 to three local first response services through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) program. This funding will provide specialized supports and more for

5 to 9 years old — that’s the average age of children self-exploiting online. How closely are you monitoring your child’s online behaviour? Do you know what to look for? STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Between

Province adding 68 permanent firefighting and support staff positions to protect communities from wildland fires next season As the 2025 fire season ends, Ontario’s fire crews, aviation services and support staff responded to 643 fires between April and October with 597,654 hectares burned. While the 2025 fire season

Canadore College will welcome prospective students and their families to an Open House on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place across all three North Bay campuses – Aviation, Commerce Court, and College Drive – offering a chance to explore

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS), in partnership with Victim Services of Nipissing District (VSND), recognizes November as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights the significant impact of domestic violence on our community. It provides an opportunity to educate the public on recognizing the signs of abuse,

A recent surge in fraud-related reports, including a local resident losing a quarter of a million dollars, has police urging residents to remain vigilant. North Bay OPP says in the past several weeks, officers have responded to multiple incidents involving cryptocurrency scams, online marketplace frauds, romance scams, and gift card

Ontario’s NDP vows to continue to push the government for safety improvements on Highways 11 and 17.   This after Bill 49 was defeated this week at Queen’s Park.   Along with ensuring scales and inspection sites were staffed daily for at least 12 hours, the bill called for sufficient

The Near North District School says it will comply completely with the Education Minister’s binding directions, within the timelines specified. This after a governance review of the board and letter from the minister was formally received at a special board meeting this week. “Be it further resolved that the

North Bay has joined Callander in recognizing the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans with commemorative crosswalks. Three have been painted at the intersection of Chippewa and Ferguson streets, outside Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens, where North Bay’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony takes place. STAY INFORMED – Click here to

Ottawa's 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects. The spending plan was tabled in Ottawa on Tuesday with projections for bigger